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Chickens in the Snow

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Chickens· The Barnyard

7 Feb

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Upstate New York has been positively dumped on by snow clouds this week.

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The chickens have been cooped up for over a week and were starting to get mighty bored. I bought them a flock block, which helped to keep them from picking on each other. They still needed a bit of recreation and fresh air.

Chickens are not very big fans of stepping in cold, wet snow with their dainty little feet. Knowing this, I shoveled out a small patch of the patio so they could come out without getting immediately buried over their heads in 15 inches of snow.

I bribed them out of their warm, dry coop with some black oil sunflower seeds sprinkled onto the ground. They came running and flying out the door in a massive jumble of feathers and feet, gobbling up the treats and soaking up the sun.

I took the opportunity to snap some photos of the flock, focusing mostly on our new members, the Easter Eggers and Bantam Wyandotte.

A wintery photo series from Imaginacres

Our flock of chickens had a great time romping in the snow

Chickens romping in the snow

Our flock of chickens having fun in the snow

Our chickens had a photo shoot in the snow

Nico loves playing in the snowy landscape with her chicken friends

Nico enjoyed the snow day too, but spent all her time chasing squirrels.

I hope you all enjoyed this photo series. I’ll be sure to snap some new photos after our next foot of snow falls tomorrow.

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  1. sandy herrin swindall says

    February 8, 2015 at 5:59 am

    Love chickens! I have often said that my little flock is my “therapy group” after a hard day of teaching third graders- ha!
    Enjoyed the photos.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      February 21, 2015 at 7:02 pm

      Thank you so much! I love sharing photos of our flock!

      Reply
    • Meredith says

      February 21, 2015 at 7:02 pm

      I’m a teacher too Sandy, and there are MANY days when I come home to some chicken therapy! 😉

      Reply
  2. Solange says

    February 8, 2015 at 6:47 am

    Beautiful pictures Meredith. I look forward to reading more of your posts.

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    • Meredith says

      February 21, 2015 at 7:03 pm

      Thanks!! There will be many more posts to come, I’m back in the game!

      Reply
  3. Debbie B says

    February 8, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    Wonderful pictures and descriptions of your chickens in the snow. I feel almost guilty, because we had two warm days this weekend in North Carolina. I was able to sit outside and enjoy my ladies doing a little free ranging. Hang in there. Spring is just around the corner.

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    • Meredith says

      February 17, 2015 at 10:00 am

      Thank you Debbie, I sure hope spring is coming soon!

      Reply
  4. lyn moon says

    February 8, 2015 at 8:24 pm

    When I look at your pictures I feel like I could reach out and pet your chickens. Beautiful. Speaking of beautiful, that’s what your dogs blue eyes are. So striking.

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    • Meredith says

      February 21, 2015 at 7:03 pm

      Thank you Lyn, such a nice compliment! Nico’s eyes are indeed incredible. Some people are spooked by them, but I love them!

      Reply
  5. Kathy Sturr of the Violet Fern says

    February 9, 2015 at 11:25 am

    Beautiful creatures all! Personalities really shine through. I hope Spring is early.

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    • Meredith says

      February 21, 2015 at 7:04 pm

      Me too Kathy, I’m so anxious for spring with all of this nonstop snow we’ve been getting!

      Reply
  6. Sean at Markwood Acres says

    February 18, 2015 at 9:43 am

    Lovely ladies! Are you getting any eggs? Ours are in hibernation mode.

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    • Meredith says

      February 20, 2015 at 3:44 pm

      Thanks! We’re getting eggs from our Easter Eggers, they were newly hatched in the spring so they’re in major production mode. Our older ladies are taking it easy though, and we’re letting them. 🙂

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